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Vizhinjam Port will bring opportunities to Kerala: CM Pinarayi Vijayan

Unveiling logo of #Vizhinjam Int'l Seaport, #Thiruvananthapuram, CM Pinarayi Vijayan said it will open up opps for Kerala in int'l maritime sector. Ports Minister Ahammad Devarkovil said it will create jobs & spur growth of ancillary industries. Industries Minister P. Rajeeve launched VISL website. #Kerala Govt pro-active in PPP ventures,…

The Hindu · Sep 21, 2023

Police jeep catches fire at Vellayambalam

Police jeep catches fire near Vellayambalam traffic signal in Thiruvananthapuram. Fire suspected to be caused by AC gas leakage. Driver escapes unharmed. Fire and Rescue Service team douses fire. No casualties.

The Hindu · Sep 20, 2023

Govt. to hike financial aid for setting up micro ventures in handicrafts sector: Minister

State Handicrafts Awards given away

The Hindu · Sep 20, 2023

ODI World Cup: South Africa will be the first team to arrive in Thiruvananthapuram

KOCHI: Temba Bavuma-led South Africa will be the first to arrive in Thiruvananthapuram for the World Cup warm-up matches which will be played at the Greenfield stadium from September 29-October 3. The Proteas will be landing in the state capital late on Sunday night. South Africa will be followed by…

The Times of India · Sep 18, 2023

ODI World Cup: South Africa will be first team to arrive in Thiruvananthapuram

KOCHI: Temba Bavuma-led South Africa will be the first to arrive in Thiruvananthapuram for the World Cup warm-up matches that will be played at the Greenfield stadium from September 29-October 3. The Proteas will be landing in the state capital late on Sunday night. They will be followed by Afghanistan,…

The Times of India · Sep 18, 2023

Kalolsavam, Kerala State School Arts Festival, to be held in Kollam from January 4

State School Arts Fest in Kollam (Jan 4-8); Sports Meet in Thrissur (Oct 16-20); Special Arts Fest in Ernakulam (Nov 9-11); Science Fair in Thiruvananthapuram (Nov 30-Dec 3). The Hindu wins award for best coverage of 61st State School Arts Fest

The Hindu · Sep 18, 2023

KSRTC to roll out low-cost Janata AC services from September 18

KSRTC to roll out low-cost AC bus services b/w districts. First phase: Kollam-Kottarakkara-Thiruvananthapuram. Min. ticket fare Rs.20, slightly higher than fast services. Return journey starts at 5pm from Thampanoor. Hub & spoke model, mini-feeder services for 1st-mile connectivity. Response to decide extension to other districts.

The Hindu · Sep 18, 2023

LDF to stage protest in front of Raj Bhavan on September 21

State-level leaders of the LDF and its people’s representatives in Thiruvananthapuram district would participate in the protest that will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Hindu · Sep 16, 2023

Canadian delegation in capital seeks to explore business connections

Canadian delegation led by Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai visits Thiruvananthapuram to explore cooperation with State govt. Delegation seeks to strengthen business connections & explore possible cooperation in tourism, education, screen production & tech start-ups. Yukon has small population but high GDP, making it ideal for start-ups to run pilot projects.…

The Hindu · Sep 14, 2023

Efforts under way to upgrade SIAD to diagnose high-risk diseases like Nipah: Chinchurani

Govt initiates efforts to upgrade SIAD in Palode, Thiruvananthapuram to BSL 3 lab. Proposal for ₹27-crore project submitted to Centre. Upgradation to enable detection of high-risk diseases incl. Nipah, monkey fever & avian flu. Currently functions as BSL 2 lab.

The Hindu · Sep 14, 2023